Galaxies and Observational Cosmology

About this programme

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students. The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive review of extragalactic astronomy and cosmology, with special emphasis on recent observational discoveries. The properties of different types of galaxies will be discussed and compared in a cosmological context. You will gain an understanding of the galaxies that populate our universe and learn about the current cosmological model which include dark matter and dark energy. The dark energy is a component with negative pressure held responsible for the observed acceleration of the cosmic expansion. Understanding the nature of dark matter and dark energy is one of the greatest challenges of modern cosmology. To be eligible for the course ASM410 the student needs basic knowledge in physics, especially mechanics equivalent to a Bachelor's degree. To provide the requirement in English by an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS, the English proficiency should be equivalent to the level of English 6/English Course B from Swedish Upper Secondary School. Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 285 credits